What sand do I buy to level yard and where do I get it? (BR)

I got masonry sand by the ton and used a local dirt/sand/gravel company that delivered it. A ton and a yard is pretty close to being the same amount. I paid $30 a ton plus a delivery charge. I am putting it down now while the grass is growing full blast and watering it in.

mason sand or play sand
any bulk material supplier will have it

if you just need a little you can get bags at home depot

I've been curious about this also. More so about the actual process of spreading it though because I've never done it.

What is the best way? Some type of broadcast or drop spreader? Good old fashion wheelbarrow and shovel?

A friend had a tree taken down and stump grounded years ago. Left some holes along where the tree roots were. I have a dump trailer, my cousin owns a dirt pit, he has river silt. I got a load, dropped it off, the rest in the trailer, I dropped at another friends place. The first yard had a good stand of St Augustine grass. The grass coverage did very well after the silt was added. Silt is around 60% sand. I get him to sweep over the silt with his bucket, then drop it from a high point above the trailer, only end up with a few chunks of clay.

Thanks, this is great info. I have about 4800 sq ft that I would like to do, so I'll probably need something to pull behind my lawn mower. It isn't terrible, just not as smooth as I would like.

Yeah I'm anticipating it to be a very labor intensive job which is another reason I haven't taken it on yet lol.

I did this a few years back. Got a scoop(forget the yard/tonnage) of mason sand from a local bulk supplier in the back of my pickup and was able to spread it in an afternoon. What saved my a** was borrowing one of those four wheel dump carts (gorilla cart*). They are so much easier than a wheel barrow.
Used an upside down rake and a long/narrow shop broom to level.

Mistake I made was putting the sand too thick in areas which killed the centipede grass below. St. Aug may be able to take a thicker top dress and recover better. After 6 mths of big white spots in our front yard, I had to add sod in areas to please the Ms. I think 2in is a bit aggressive. I recommend err on the side of caution and apply multiple thin layers of sand overtime.

Thanks I will have to look into the gorilla cart. That does sound much easier than a wheelbarrow.

That's good to know because I have centipede also. I'll be sure to not go too thick.

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This is a huge back saver! I have been working on my bermuda since January. I feel like a greenskeeper

1000% yes to the gorilla cart - 4 cu ft one with 4 wheels.

For your aerate question, I do leave my plugs. You can rake the plugs from high spots and transport to the low areas of your lawn to help level some.

You can use the 50/50 sand/black kow mix to level. Just know that the manure will break down and you’ll have a low spot again next year. I do 100% sand (I have Bermuda) and I still have to level low spots annually anyway.

Play sand at Home Depot has pebbles. I just screened 5 bags a week ago I’m getting 3 yds for 175 from a guy on market place 1st week of august need to drag and rake and broom it in and I’m only doing one side of my yd